Chefs and Head Cooks Salary in Southwest Montana

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Southwest Montana nonmetropolitan area

Median annual salary $56,460 -7.4% vs national
Median hourly $27.14
10th percentile $42,450
90th percentile $80,180
Employed locally 60
National median $60,990

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $42,450
    25th
    $50,940
    50th (median)
    $56,460
    75th
    $67,500
    90th
    $80,180

    Top-paying metros for Chefs and Head Cooks

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Kahului-Wailuku, HI $87,410
    Morgantown, WV $87,280
    Hawaii / Kauai nonmetropolitan area $85,370
    Terre Haute, IN $83,880
    East Arkansas nonmetropolitan area $81,720
    Hawaii $81,200

    Related occupations in Southwest Montana

    OccupationMedian salary
    Fast Food and Counter Workers$29,000
    Cooks, Restaurant$36,390
    Waiters and Waitresses$22,190
    Bartenders$22,100
    First-Line Supervisors of Food Preparation and Serving Workers$40,320
    Cooks, Institution and Cafeteria$36,060

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Chefs and Head Cooks make per hour in Southwest Montana?

    The median hourly wage for Chefs and Head Cooks in Southwest Montana is $27.14, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $38.55 or more per hour.

    Is Southwest Montana above or below average for Chefs and Head Cooks salaries?

    The median Chefs and Head Cooks salary in Southwest Montana is 7.4% below the national median of $60,990. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Chefs and Head Cooks in Southwest Montana?

    Entry-level Chefs and Head Cooks (10th percentile) earn around $42,450 per year in Southwest Montana. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $50,940.